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Why South African Employers Lose CCMA Unfair Dismissal Cases
21 August 2026

Unfair dismissal remains one of the most litigated areas of South African labour law.

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Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller's
21 August 2026

A deck collapsed seven months after transfer. The buyers, convinced they’d been sold a raw prawn, headed to the courts.

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Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings
21 August 2026

We all know that a comprehensive estate plan, with a carefully crafted will at its heart, is essential to ensure... that we’re on track to leave our loved ones financially secure.

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Prescription and the Home Builder's Warranty: When Does the Clock Really Start Running?
14 August 2026

A homeowner's claim for breach of the statutory home builder's warranty only starts prescribing once the builder has been given... a fair chance to repair the defects and has failed or refused to do so — not from the moment the defects are first discovered.

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Vacancy: Associate | Attorney & Conveyancer
07 August 2026

We are seeking the services of a driven and ambitious Associate Attorney and Conveyancer eager to join our property law... department. 

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Can SARS keep secrets?
31 July 2026

Find out when confidential tax information may legally be disclosed. 

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Love, then legacy
31 July 2026

 An antenuptial contract is only the beginning. Discover why estate planning should start before saying "I do".

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When payroll becomes a liability
31 July 2026

Employers have important legal obligations when processing emoluments attachment orders. Getting it wrong could prove costly.

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Remuneration under the microscope
31 July 2026

Executive remuneration is entering a new era of transparency. Here's what you should know before the next AGM.

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No more detours
30 July 2026

A landmark ruling removes procedural barriers in retrenchment disputes.

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Dividing more than assets
30 July 2026

A landmark court ruling could reshape how pension interests are treated in divorce.

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75
Article
A digital shift for community schemes
30 July 2026

Discover how CSOS Connect is changing compliance, governance and dispute resolution.

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Why South African Employers Lose CCMA Unfair Dismissal Cases

21 August 2026

Unfair dismissal remains one of the most litigated areas of South African labour law.

READ MORE
88
Article

Dodgy Deck: When a Property Defect is Your Problem, Not the Seller's

21 August 2026

A deck collapsed seven months after transfer. The buyers, convinced they’d been sold a raw prawn, headed to the courts.

READ MORE
42
Article

Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings

21 August 2026

We all know that a comprehensive estate plan, with a carefully crafted will at its heart, is essential to ensure... that we’re on track to leave our loved ones financially secure.

READ MORE
50
Article

Prescription and the Home Builder's Warranty: When Does the Clock Really Start Running?

14 August 2026

A homeowner's claim for breach of the statutory home builder's warranty only starts prescribing once the builder has been given... a fair chance to repair the defects and has failed or refused to do so — not from the moment the defects are first discovered.

READ MORE
193
Article

Vacancy: Associate | Attorney & Conveyancer

07 August 2026

We are seeking the services of a driven and ambitious Associate Attorney and Conveyancer eager to join our property law... department. 

READ MORE
394
Vacancy

Can SARS keep secrets?

31 July 2026

Find out when confidential tax information may legally be disclosed. 

READ MORE
75
Article

Love, then legacy

31 July 2026

 An antenuptial contract is only the beginning. Discover why estate planning should start before saying "I do".

READ MORE
76
Article

When payroll becomes a liability

31 July 2026

Employers have important legal obligations when processing emoluments attachment orders. Getting it wrong could prove costly.

READ MORE
77
Article

Remuneration under the microscope

31 July 2026

Executive remuneration is entering a new era of transparency. Here's what you should know before the next AGM.

READ MORE
78
Article

No more detours

30 July 2026

A landmark ruling removes procedural barriers in retrenchment disputes.

READ MORE
86
Article

Dividing more than assets

30 July 2026

A landmark court ruling could reshape how pension interests are treated in divorce.

READ MORE
75
Article

A digital shift for community schemes

30 July 2026

Discover how CSOS Connect is changing compliance, governance and dispute resolution.

READ MORE
54
Article

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Who Bears the Loss When Payment is Made into the Incorrect Bank Account?

13 July 2026,  Antony Arvan

A problem that we are regularly contacted about or hear about relates to payments made by parties into the incorrect... bank account. The most common scenario is that a consumer/ purchaser receives an email attached to an invoice from a supplier/ seller for payment little knowing that the email has been sent by a hacker posing as the supplier/ creditor. Payment is then made by the consumer/ purchaser in good faith into that account reflected on the invoice.

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Section 45 Repair Orders in South Africa: What Heritage Property Owners Need to Know in 2026

13 July 2026

What is a Section 45 repair order under the NHRA? Learn when heritage authorities can compel repairs, recover costs, and ... how property owners can protect themselves.

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When agreements have limits

02 July 2026

Not every maintenance clause is enforceable. Here's what parents should know before signing.

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The Airbnb rulebook is changing

02 July 2026

New rules could reshape the future of short-term letting in South Africa. Stay ahead of the changes.

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Fee or tax? The court decides

02 July 2026

A landmark judgment draws a clear line between City of Cape Town municipal service charges and unlawful taxes.

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Pay first... maybe not

02 July 2026

A recent court judgment reminds SARS that fairness matters too. See what this means for taxpayers.

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Spam no more?

02 July 2026

The new opt-out registry is here. Discover what it means for marketers and consumers alike.

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Passing the baton

02 July 2026

A successful family business deserves a successful future. Learn why succession planning should start long before retirement.

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114
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Workplace rules rewritten

01 July 2026

Major labour law reforms are on the horizon. Find out how the proposed changes could affect your business.

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A new era for parental leave

01 July 2026

South Africa's parental leave framework is changing. Are your workplace policies keeping up?

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Before Issuing Summons: Legal and Cost Considerations for Businesses

10 June 2026

When a commercial dispute escalates, and payment or performance remains outstanding, litigation may appear to be the logical next step.... However, issuing summons is not simply an administrative step. It is a strategic decision that carries financial, procedural, and legal implications.

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When ads take flight… and cross the line

28 May 2026

A Checkers Sixty60 TikTok ad was ruled misleading, reminding brands that creativity must stay truthful.

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